Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 81 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Rockets 105-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.